Name: Pickled Pepper Cheese Ball
Ingredients: 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 4 ounces aged cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup); 4 ounces hoop cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup); 1/2 cup chopped pickled sweet cherry peppers (such as Mezzetta); 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3/4 cup finely chopped smoked almonds; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives; Crackers

Ingredients

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
4 ounces aged cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
4 ounces hoop cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup chopped pickled sweet cherry peppers (such as Mezzetta)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 cup finely chopped smoked almonds
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
Crackers

Steps

Stir together cream cheese, aged cheddar, hoop cheddar, cherry peppers, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl until thoroughly blended. Divide mixture into 2 equal portions (about 9 ounces each), and shape into 2 balls. Stir together almonds and chives in a medium bowl. Gently roll each cheese ball into almond mixture; pressing lightly to adhere. Chill 1 hour. Serve with crackers.